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Experts Call New Strategies on
AIDS Prevention Ineffective!

The International Task Force on Strategic Policy is proud to endorse the Joint Statement in Opposition to the Vienna Declaration.

On Tuesday, July 20th 2010, internationally recognized anti-drug experts from every region of the world united to oppose a set of dangerous unproven global strategies recommended in the "Vienna Declaration."

The declaration is based on three false premises: 1) that the criminalization of illegal drug use fuels the HIV/AIDS epidemic, 2) that criminal justice and health promotion are conflicting approaches to drug policy, and 3) that the major costs of illegal drug use are those generated by the criminal justice system.

This document was released in anticipation of the 18th International AIDS Conference and has been under scrutiny by several non-governmental organizations. 
Many of the experts who opposed the "Vienna Declaration" know from research and practical experience that the optimal way to truly beat addiction, prevent the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, and prevent drug-related harm are effective strategies that target drug use and include prevention, education, treatment and law enforcement efforts and do not trade one for the other.

To view the full joint statement issued opposing the Vienna Declaration, please visit www.ungassdrugs.org.

Upcoming Event

FORJANDO LIDERAZGO/FORGING LEADERSHIP
Date TBD
Location in South America TBD

The International Task Force on Strategic Policy is proud to continue to support the efforts of our colleagues at Drug Prevention Network of the Americas (DPNA)/ Red Interamericana para la Prevención de las Drogas (RIPRED). The Task Force looks forward to collaborating on the upcoming conference and training slated for Spring 2011.

DPNA/RIPRED has been conducting Forjando Liderazgo/ Forging Leadership seminars throughout Latin America and the Caribbean since 2002.

Over 75 training programs under this campaign have been conducted in numerous cities in 16 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean during the period of September 2002 through present day. These trainings have impacted an estimated 20,000 participants and their communities reaching thousands of community leaders and individuals working in the field of drug demand reduction.

These seminars have served to enhance communication, establish coalitions and Preventive Cities to make communities in this region of the world safer. The seminars have been tailored to the needs of the local community and presenters focus on scientifically based evidence and best practices in the field.